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Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

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Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a...

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Wesley Grove United Methodist Church

I’m pleased to invite you to our Annual Special Needs Resource Fair, an event focused on bringing together individuals, families, and professionals to strengthen community connections and increase access to valuable resources.
Theme:&nbsp;Connecting the Community Date:&nbsp;Saturday, April 25th, 2026 Time:&nbsp;11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location:&nbsp;Wesley Grove United Methodist Church: 23640 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
This event is open to individuals with special needs, families, caregivers, service providers, educators, and support staff. Attendees can enjoy special activities designed for individuals with special needs while also connecting with a wide range of local service providers and community organizations.
We are currently inviting organizations to participate as vendors at no cost. If you’re interested, please RSVP by April 17th, 2026, using the link below: <a href="https://forms.gle/S5Jws9oJd1s8ExXG7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/S5Jws9oJd1s8ExXG7</a>
We would also appreciate your support in sharing the attached flyer with your clients, families, colleagues, and community networks.
To learn more about Connecting the DOTS, LLC, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctdservices.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ctdservices.net</a>
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We hope to see you there!
Best,
Travis
Chief Executive Officer
Connecting the DOTS, LLC&nbsp;
10630 Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 314-J
Columbia, MD 21044
(301)-377-4398
<a href="https://www.ctdservices.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ctdservices.net</a>
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Local Event: Connecting the Community

Connecting the Community

I’m pleased to invite you to our Annual Special Needs Resource Fair, an event focused on bringing together individuals,...

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

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Veterans Plaza

🌼 Silver Spring Arts &amp; Crafts Spring Fair 🌼 Art, Crafts &amp; Love — A Spring Fair for Mom!
Celebrate spring with a beautiful afternoon of art, creativity, and community at the Silver Spring Arts &amp; Crafts Spring Fair.
Browse a wide variety of handmade art, crafts, jewelry, fashion accessories, home décor, gifts, and more from talented local artisans and small businesses. It’s the perfect outing for Mother’s Day shopping, supporting creatives, and enjoying a vibrant spring atmosphere in the heart of Silver Spring.
What to Expect: • Unique handmade and artisan goods • A charming outdoor spring setting • Support local artists and small businesses • Thoughtful gifts perfect for Mom
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Veterans Plaza 📌 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Rio Gaithersburg

<h3>Carousel &amp; Paddleboats Opening Day + Artisan Market</h3>
Kick off summer at Rio’s Season Opener, featuring the official opening of the <a href="https://www.riolakefront.com/carousel-at-rio/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carousel</a> presented by <a href="https://www.adventisthealthcare.com/locations/shady-grove-medical-center/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center</a> and paddleboats, a two-day <a href="https://www.riolakefront.com/events/spring-makers-market/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">artisan market</a>, and family-friendly activities along the boardwalk.
Browse 50+ local vendors on Grand Corner Ave. (May 2–3), then head to the lakefront for interactive experiences, kids activities, and live entertainment.
<h3>Event Highlights</h3>
<ul><li>🎠 Carousel &amp; Paddleboats open at 10 AM</li><li>🛍️ Artisan Market curated by Locally Crafted on May 2–3</li><li>🍦 <a href="https://www.riolakefront.com/stores/fantasticks/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fantasticks</a> mobile cart</li><li>🔍 Scavenger hunt with prizes</li><li>🎶DJ&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Musical performances</li><li>🎁 Enter to Win a Season of Carousel &amp; Paddleboat Rides – Sign Up Onsite for Your Chance to Win!</li></ul>
Bring the family and enjoy a fun-filled day on the lakefront.

Local Event: Rio Season Opener

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